As I have spent more time here I have slowly been learning the background stories of some of the kids. My heart has broken for these kids who have been through so much pain and suffering. I wish I could bring them home with me or just "fix" the problems and make it all better. But I've been reminded that that's not my job. I am only one person and can only do so much but I have a God who is bigger and stronger then these awful things. He rules and He reigns sovereign over every one of these children. There is one girl who always has the biggest smile on her face and can always make me laugh with her expressions and antics. You would never know by looking at her that her short life has been filled with heartbreak and pain. I have asked myself, how can she be so happy when her life has been so hard? But it's as if the Lord has told me "Yes her life has been hard but she has a FATHER who is watching over her and she has never been left alone!" She has a reason to smile and be happy even though her life is hard because she has a God who loves her and nothing can separate her from this love. This morning I worked in the sewing room with the girls, as we do every morning, but today Jessica went into town to buy more materials for sewing and I stayed with the girls. The school was quiet with all the kids on break and it was a good chance to spend quality time with the older girls. As I listened to them rattle off in Nyanja I had no idea what they were saying :) but I could here the laughter in their voices as they worked beautiful creations with their hands. I just listened to the conversation and prayed for them, for their protection and for them to know how much they are loved by their Father. There is a song the kids love to sing here and it's my favorite because it speaks of the HOPE they have in Christ.
Jesus, You're my firm foundation
I know I can stand secure
Jesus, You're my firm foundation
I put my hope in Your Holy Word
I put my hope in Your Holy Word
I have a living hope, I have a future
God has a plan for me
Of this I'm sure, of this I'm sure
Your word is faithful, mighty with power
God will deliver me,
Of this I'm sure, of this I'm sure
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